You may apply for individual rehabilitation to enter Canada if you can show that you are highly unlikely to participate in a further crime and otherwise meet relevant criteria. At least 5 years must have passed since the end of any imposed criminal sentence (including probation) and the day when you committed the offence that rendered you inadmissible.

Individuals who have been convicted in Canada may apply for a record suspension (formerly a pardon). If you are granted a Canadian record suspension, you will no longer be inadmissible. If you received a record suspension or a discharge for a conviction in a country outside of Canada, it may or may not be valid in Canada.

A Temporary Resident Permit may let you enter Canada if less than 5 years have passed since the end of your sentence or if you have a valid reason to be in Canada. It should also be shown that your need to go to Canada outweighs the health and safety risks to Canadian society.

In addition to the general criteria outlined above, there are further requirements that must be met in order to qualify for a Temporary Resident Permit or Rehabilitation.

For a confidential discussion about your specific circumstances, and the requirements to apply for Rehabilitation or a Temporary Resident Permit, please contact Tamas Immigration and Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant Agoston Tamas (ICCRC No. R507054).